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Private nonprofit

Widener University

Chester, PA
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Campus of Widener University

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Official name

Widener University

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Widener University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Chester, PA, with its campus in a suburb. It was founded in 1821[1]. It has about 2,951 undergraduates[2].

Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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205years of history[1]
  1. 1821Founded
  2. 2026Today
TypePrivate nonprofit
SettingSuburb
Undergraduates2,951[2]
From abroad1.6%[2]

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Academics

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Costs

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Housing and food

Reported by the school to the U.S. Department of Education · per year, all students[2]
Room and board, on campus$16,530[2]
Room and board, off campus (not with family)$9,900[2]

The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.

Scorecard averages · reference only

Average cost of attendance$70,621[2]
Tuition$55,730[2]

These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.

Getting in

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Scores in detail

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English test

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SAT and ACT

You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.

SATOptional
1080 to 1290[2]
Middle half of enrolled students · approximate, built from section percentiles
4001600

Extra steps for students from abroad

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How many get in

71%[2]Of applicants are admitted (U.S. and international together)
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Living in Chester

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Clubs, sports and activities

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